Biden to be in South Carolina for 1st time since primary win
Biden is coming to Orangeburg on Friday as the featured speaker at the graduation ceremonies at a historically Black university, South Carolina State.
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Forest Acres PD swears in newest K9 officer
The Forest Acres Police Department is going to the dogs. The newest K9 Officer Jax was sworn in to the department Wednesday.
Financial coach's tips for holiday shopping without breaking the bank
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and it is also the most stressful for some financially. Local experts say keeping a budget can be hard, especially with gift buying and traveling.
'Large, pink & elusive:' S. Carolina police seek ruinous pig
Authorities in South Carolina are on the hunt for a pig they say has been "wreaking havoc'' in people's yards.
Gilbert man accused of threatening family member arrested overnight
Lexington County deputies say a Gilbert man accused of threatening a family member with a gun has been arrested overnight.
TOYS FOR TOTS: Lexington Police Department makes Christmas special for kids in need thanks to community partners
The toys are now loaded up to go to kids in need in Lexington County and five surrounding counties.
School district raising funds for students, families who lost homes in apartment fire
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - At least 13 children lost their homes Monday night in Irmo when a fire destroyed part of the Gleneagle Apartments. According to Lexington Richland School District 5, a number its students were displaced. In an email…
ONE-ON-ONE: DHEC epidemiologist advises cautious holiday break as state sees increase in COVID cases
“If you’re 20 years old, healthy, unvaccinated and you don’t think you need to get vaccinated, you need to think about what you could bring home from college and could give to another family member," the epidemiologist said.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden mourning the loss of tiger
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Some sad news to pass along from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for the zoo says it's male tiger Vitali passed away after nine years…
Lexington Co. Deputies searching for Gilbert man
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies say they are working to find a Gilbert man, they originally believed to be inside a home on Blackthorn Drive, after he threatened to hurt a…
Local Living: Nutcracker ballet and Holiday Pet special
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In your look at Local Living. You can adopt a furry friend this holiday season. Columbia Animal Services is hosting a ‘Home for the Holidays’ pet adoption special Now through December…
Irmo officials release cause of Apartment Fire
IRMO, SC (WOLO)--Fire officials released the cause of an apartment fire that left several Midlands families without a home. Irmo Fire officials tell ABC Columbia the fire at the Gleneagle Apartments last night…
Sumter police searching for missing man
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Sumter are searching for a missing man. Investigators say Carlyle Haynesworth,63, was last seen around noon Monday when he walked away from his home on Robney Dr.…
SC DHEC: 718 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 new deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today DHEC reported 718 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 new deaths in South Carolina. State health officials say the percent positive was 7.1% DHEC is hosting free vaccine clinics across the state, for a link to…
Autopsy: Severe brain trauma in ex-NFL player who shot 6 in SC
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - A coroner says an autopsy shows unusually severe brain disease in the frontal lobe of the former NFL player accused of fatally shooting six people in Rock Hill, South Carolina before killing himself in April.…
Tis the season: Salvation Army Red Kettles up across Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Salvation Army's familiar Red Kettles are up across town. You can find Red Kettles at over 60 locations across the Midlands. All of the money stays local and you can drop…
Former Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler transferring to South Carolina
Shane Beamer will reunite with his former quarterback at Oklahoma.
DHEC: 817 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here are the latest Coronavirus case numbers in South Carolina. Monday, DHEC reported 817 new cases of COVID-19 and 2 new deaths. DHEC urges everyone to get vaccinated. State health officials…
Families displaced after apartment fire
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Several Midlands families will be spending the holidays away from home after an apartment fire Monday evening. Crews with the Irmo Fire Department along with Columbia Fire, West Columbia, and Lexington…
Local Living: Angel Trees and Christmas Lights in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Here's your look at Local Living. You can join the animals at Riverbanks Zoo for a happy holiday. Riverbanks' Zoo is hosting "Lights before Christmas" on select evenings throughout the month of…
Consumer News: Gas prices on the way down
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In Consumer news, gas prices continue to drop in South Carolina. Prices at the pump in Columbia are nearly 4 cents lower than last week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an…
SC Red Cross workers supporting relief efforts in Kentucky
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Red Cross workers are aiding efforts in Mayfield, Kentucky, following the deadly tornadoes that touched down over the weekend. Six Red Cross disaster workers from South Carolina will help…
Coroner identifies bar shooting victim in Richland County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim in a fatal shooting Sunday. According to Coroner Naida Rutherford, 45 year old Joyel T. Snell, of Fort Myers, Florida died after…
Judge sets bond for Alex Murdaugh at $7 Million
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Bond was set Monday at $7 million for Alex Murdaugh, on his latest set of state grand jury charges. Video and audio recordings were not allowed in the hearing. Along with the $7 million, Judge Lee issued other…
Woman dead after a shooting at a Richland County bar
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, a woman was shot and killed early Saturday morning at Felicity Bar and Grill on Fairfield Road. Investigators say when deputies…
